More French Proverbs

A honeyed tongue with a heart of gall.... >>

Spit not in the well, you may have to drink its water.... >>

If the weather is fine, put on you cloak; if it rains, do as you pleas... >>

He who hold the thread holds the ball.... >>

It is the old cow's notion that she never was a calf.... >>

Other Proverbs

He gathers up ashes and scatters flour.... (Spanish) >>

A book holds a house of gold.... (Chinese) >>

The only chaste woman is the one who has not been chased.... (Spanish) >>

Call me not fortunate till you see me buried.... (Spanish) >>

The act of treachery is liked, but not he that does it.... (Spanish) >>

Let every one mind his own business, and the cows will be well tended.

- French Proverb